He built castles, surveyed the country for the domesday book and changed Saxon positions of power to Normans.
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What was Trial By Combat?
A popular trial in France were the accused and accuser would fight until the death or one gave in. The loser was guilty. People could pay someone to fight for them.
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What were Murdrum Fines?
A law that stated if a Norman was killed and the killer could not be found, the whole village would be given a large fine to pay. It encouraged people to bring up information about the killer.
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What were Forest Laws?
Laws that applied to woodland protected by William I - Saxons could not hunt deer, carry a bow or chop wood from trees here.
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What were 'Laws Written in French'?
By writing new laws in French, old Saxon Lords couldn't understand them or contribute to them.
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What was the Harrying of the North?
There were a number of Rebellions when William I first came into power - he took decisive and harsh action by burning down villages and killing herds of livestock. This was designed to deter further rebellion.
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What was Trial By Combat?
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A popular trial in France were the accused and accuser would fight until the death or one gave in. The loser was guilty. People could pay someone to fight for them.
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